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Anantha Padmanabha Mangala Stotram

Anantha Padmanabha Mangala Stotram in English · English

🕉️ hindu·📿 1× repetitions·🕐 At the close of daily worship; especially on Ekadashi, Saturdays and during temple festivals like the Painkuni and Alpashy Utsavams·📜 Traditional Mangala Stotram of Sri Anantha Padmanabhaswamy temple, Thiruvananthapuram

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✦ Meaning

The Anantha Padmanabha Mangala Stotram is a thirteen-verse benediction to Lord Padmanabha (Vishnu) reclining on the serpent Ananta at the great temple of Thiruvananthapuram (Syanandura/Anantapuram) in Kerala, each verse ending with the refrain 'Mangalam'. Modeled on the Venkatesha Mangalasasanam, it adores the Lord as the consort of Lakshmi, the Supreme Brahman, the deity of the Travancore royal house, and the granter of every wish. It is sung to wish the Lord auspiciousness and to invoke His grace and prosperity.

Origin & Story

Traditional Mangala Stotram of Sri Anantha Padmanabhaswamy temple, Thiruvananthapuram · Traditional (Sri Vaishnava / temple tradition) · Traditional

This Mangala Stotram belongs to the worship of Lord Anantha Padmanabha at the great temple of Thiruvananthapuram, where the Lord reclines majestically on the serpent Ananta. Composed in the cherished style of the Venkatesha Mangalasasanam, it is sung as a benediction wishing the Lord long auspiciousness. It weaves together the temple's local glories — the golden vimana, the Shankha-tirtha, the city of Syanandura, the Travancore kings who serve as 'Padmanabha Dasa' — with the universal vision of the Lord as the Supreme Brahman praised in the Veda and in the Tamil prabandhas of Nammalvar.

✦ As told in scripture

It is told that the sage Divakara Muni longed to behold the Lord, who appeared first as a mischievous child and then, vanishing into a tree, revealed Himself as the vast reclining Ananta Padmanabha — so immense that the sage could behold Him only in three sections through three doorways, the very form worshipped at Thiruvananthapuram to this day.

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Verse 1

śriyaḥkāntāya kalyāṇanidhaye nidhaye'rthinām | śrīśeṣaśāyine anantapadmanābhāya maṅgalam || 1 ||

Meaning:May all auspiciousness be to Ananta Padmanabha — the beloved of Sri, the treasure of blessings, the wealth of all who seek Him, who reclines upon the serpent Sesha. (1)

Verse 2

syānandūrapurībhāgyabhavyarūpāya viṣṇave | ānandasindhave anantapadmanābhāya maṅgalam || 2 ||

Meaning:May auspiciousness be to Ananta Padmanabha, that ocean of bliss, Vishnu, whose splendid form is the very fortune of the city of Syanandura (Thiruvananthapuram). (2)

Verse 3

hemakūṭavimānāntarbhrājamānāya hāriṇe | harilakṣmīsametāya padmanābhāya maṅgalam || 3 ||

Meaning:May auspiciousness be to Padmanabha, the enchanting Lord shining within the golden-domed sanctum, who abides together with Hari's consort Lakshmi. (3)

Verse 4

śrīvaikuṇṭhaviraktāya śaṅkhatīrthāmbudhestaṭe | ramayā ramamāṇāya padmanābhāya maṅgalam || 4 ||

Meaning:May auspiciousness be to Padmanabha, who, detached even from Sri Vaikuntha, delights with Lakshmi on the shore by the ocean near the sacred Shankha-tirtha. (4)

Verse 5

aśeṣacidacidvastuśeṣiṇe śeṣaśāyine | aśeṣadāyine anantapadmanābhāya maṅgalam || 5 ||

Meaning:May auspiciousness be to Ananta Padmanabha, the Master of all things sentient and insentient, who reclines on Sesha and grants all that is sought without exception. (5)

Verse 6

yatpadaṃ paramaṃ sevyaṃ sadā paśyanti sūrayaḥ | senāpatimukhāstasmai padmanābhāya maṅgalam || 6 ||

Meaning:May auspiciousness be to Padmanabha, whose supreme abode the eternal sages headed by Vishvaksena ever behold and serve. (6)

Verse 7

caturmukheśvaramukhaiḥ putrapautrādiśāline | samastaparivārāya padmanābhāya maṅgalam || 7 ||

Meaning:May auspiciousness be to Padmanabha, attended by His whole retinue — Brahma, Shiva and the rest — like His sons and grandsons. (7)

Verse 8

divākarayatīśānayogihṛtpadmabhānave | parasmai brahmaṇe anantapadmanābhāya maṅgalam || 8 ||

Meaning:May auspiciousness be to Ananta Padmanabha, the Supreme Brahman, who is the sun shining within the heart-lotus of yogis like Divakara Muni. (8)

Verse 9

parāṅkuśaprabandhoktiprathitāya paramātmane | pūrṇāya mahate anantapadmanābhāya maṅgalam || 9 ||

Meaning:May auspiciousness be to Ananta Padmanabha, the perfect and infinite Supreme Self, renowned in the hymns of Parankusa (Nammalvar). (9)

Verse 10

vañcibhūpaśiroratnaraśminīrājitāṅghraye | vāñchitākhiladāyāstu padmanābhāya maṅgalam || 10 ||

Meaning:May auspiciousness be to Padmanabha, the granter of every wish, whose feet are bathed in the rays of the crest-jewels of the kings of Vanchi (Travancore). (10)

Verse 11

sarvāvayavasaundaryasauvarṇasuṣamājuṣe | sadā sammohanāyāstu padmanābhāya maṅgalam || 11 ||

Meaning:May auspiciousness be to Padmanabha, radiant with the golden beauty of His every limb, who forever enchants (the hearts of all). (11)

Verse 12

yogeśvarāya kṛṣṇāya narasiṃhāya yogine | yogamudrābhirāmāya padmanābhāya maṅgalam || 12 ||

Meaning:May auspiciousness be to Padmanabha — the Lord of Yoga, who is Krishna and Narasimha, the great yogi, beautiful in His yoga-mudra. (12)

Verse 13

anantapuranāthāya nirantaradayāmuce | anantapadmanābhāya nityaśrīrnityamaṅgalam || 13 ||

Meaning:May eternal prosperity and eternal auspiciousness be to Ananta Padmanabha, the Lord of Anantapuram, who pours forth ceaseless compassion. (13)

Word-by-Word Meaning

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śriyaḥkāntāya🔊To the beloved Lord (consort) of Sri (Lakshmi)

kalyāṇanidhaye🔊To the treasure-house of all auspiciousness

nidhaye'rthinām🔊To the wealth/refuge of all who seek Him

śrīśeṣaśāyine🔊To Him who reclines upon (the serpent) Sesha

anantapadmanābhāya🔊To Ananta Padmanabha (the lotus-naveled Lord on the infinite serpent)

maṅgalam🔊May there be auspiciousness! (the refrain of every verse)

syānandūrapurī🔊The city of Syanandura (the ancient name of Thiruvananthapuram)

ānandasindhave🔊To Him who is the very ocean of bliss

hemakūṭavimānāntaḥ🔊Within the golden-peaked vimana (sanctum tower of the temple)

harilakṣmīsametāya🔊To Him who is together with Hari's consort Lakshmi

śrīvaikuṇṭhaviraktāya🔊To Him who (for love of devotees) became detached even from Sri Vaikuntha

śaṅkhatīrthāmbudhestaṭe🔊On the shore by the ocean and the sacred Shankha-tirtha (Padmatirtham)

aśeṣacidacidvastuśeṣiṇe🔊To the Master of all sentient and insentient things without exception

yatpadaṃ paramaṃ ... paśyanti sūrayaḥ🔊Whose supreme abode the eternal sages (suris) ever behold (echoing the Veda)

senāpatimukhāḥ🔊Headed by Vishvaksena (the commander of the Lord's hosts)

caturmukheśvaramukhaiḥ🔊With Brahma (the four-faced), Shiva and others

parāṅkuśaprabandhoktiprathitāya🔊Celebrated in the verses (prabandha) of Parankusa (Nammalvar)

vañcibhūpaśiroratna🔊The crest-jewel of the kings of Vanchi (the Travancore royal house)

nīrājitāṅghraye🔊Whose feet are honoured with the waving of lights

yogeśvarāya kṛṣṇāya narasiṃhāya🔊To Him who is the Lord of Yoga, who is Krishna and Narasimha

anantapuranāthāya🔊To the Lord of Anantapuram (Thiruvananthapuram)

nityaśrīrnityamaṅgalam🔊Eternal prosperity and eternal auspiciousness (the closing blessing)

Benefits of Chanting Anantha Padmanabha Mangala Stotram

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Invokes the grace and blessings of Lord Ananta Padmanabha of Thiruvananthapuram

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Sung as a benediction wishing the Lord auspiciousness at the close of worship

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Cultivates devotion to Vishnu in His serene Anantashayana (reclining) form

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Believed to bestow prosperity (Sri) and well-being upon the devotee

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Brings peace of mind and a deep sense of surrender to the Lord's compassion

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Connects the devotee to the sacred Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple tradition

How to Chant Anantha Padmanabha Mangala Stotram

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Best TimeAt the close of daily worship; especially on Ekadashi, Saturdays and during temple festivals like the Painkuni and Alpashy Utsavams

Sing this Mangala Stotram at the end of puja or after darshan, as a closing benediction wishing the Lord well. Face an image of the reclining Padmanabha, fold your hands, and recite all thirteen verses melodiously, dwelling on the refrain 'Mangalam' that closes each verse. It is fittingly chanted in the serene mood of the Lord's yoga-nidra (cosmic repose).

Frequently Asked Questions

This page shows the complete Anantha Padmanabha Mangala Stotram written in the English script — the same Sanskrit/Hindi verses, transliterated character-by-character so you can read and chant comfortably. Tap any line (or the ▶ button) to hear it recited aloud.

Yes — only the script changes; the words and their meaning are the original. The verse-by-verse meaning, benefits and how-to-chant guidance on this page apply exactly the same.

Ananta Padmanabha is Lord Vishnu in His reclining form (Anantashayana), resting upon the coils of the serpent Ananta (Sesha) with a lotus bearing Brahma rising from His navel. He is the presiding deity of the famous Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala — one of the 108 Divya Desams.

Syanandura (also Syanandurapuri) is the ancient Sanskrit name of Thiruvananthapuram, the city of Lord Anantha Padmanabha. The hymn calls the Lord's beautiful form the very 'fortune' (bhagya) of this sacred city.

The tenth verse refers to the kings of Vanchi (Venad/Travancore), whose crest-jewels honour the Lord's feet. The Travancore royal family famously dedicated their kingdom to Sri Padmanabha and rule as 'Padmanabha Dasa' (servants of Padmanabha), so the Lord is intimately tied to that lineage.

Yes, it is composed in the same style and metre as the well-loved Venkatesha Mangalasasanam, even sharing its opening verse 'Shriyah Kantaya Kalyana Nidhaye'. Both are 'mangala' hymns that wish auspiciousness upon the Lord, one for Venkateswara of Tirumala and this one for Padmanabha of Thiruvananthapuram.